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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 270.99 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 270.99 and 172.65 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 270.99 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/270.99 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 270.99 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 46,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786.42/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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